1911 NM Rear Sight 1911 NM Rear Sight

1911 NM Rear Sight

$34.95

Our National Match style rear sight is designed to fit into the dovetail of GI pattern 1911 pistols.  Its extra thick serrated blade is .315" tall (total height, from base to top of blade) for compatibility with new production Colts, and features a .140" wide U notch. User installable (with some hand fitting), no machining required.  The newly revised design includes a more rounded profile and additional edge chamfers to improve comfort for handling and carry. 

  • FITS: GI pattern dovetails such as Colt and Springfield Armory with GI pattern sights.
  • Compatible with: front sights of .175-.185" height.  
Is direct replacement for Colt, Springfield Armory, and other 1911s with GI/Milspec rear dovetail. Compatible with factory front sight on Colt 1991A1, new production Series 70 reproduction, and Springfield Armory Milspec models, and does not affect point of impact.
 
**Be aware that older production Colts with the very low GI style "thumbnail" front sight will require a taller front sight to work with this rear. Machining of the slide is typically necessary and recommended to install a modern dovetail front sight. We neither recommend nor know of any options for traditional style staked on front sights. High profile staked on fronts were bad when we had them in the 80's - they fell off a lot due to the extra weight/inertia from the mass - and they are not any better of any option now that we have dovetailed fronts available.
 
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  • Description

    Our National Match style rear sight is designed to fit into the dovetail of GI pattern 1911 pistols.  Its extra thick serrated blade is .315" tall (total height, from base to top of blade) for compatibility with new production Colts, and features a .140" wide U notch. User installable (with some hand fitting), no machining required.  The newly revised design includes a more rounded profile and additional edge chamfers to improve comfort for handling and carry. 

    • FITS: GI pattern dovetails such as Colt and Springfield Armory with GI pattern sights.
    • Compatible with: front sights of .175-.185" height.  
    Is direct replacement for Colt, Springfield Armory, and other 1911s with GI/Milspec rear dovetail. Compatible with factory front sight on Colt 1991A1, new production Series 70 reproduction, and Springfield Armory Milspec models, and does not affect point of impact.
     
    **Be aware that older production Colts with the very low GI style "thumbnail" front sight will require a taller front sight to work with this rear. Machining of the slide is typically necessary and recommended to install a modern dovetail front sight. We neither recommend nor know of any options for traditional style staked on front sights. High profile staked on fronts were bad when we had them in the 80's - they fell off a lot due to the extra weight/inertia from the mass - and they are not any better of any option now that we have dovetailed fronts available.
     
  • Reviews

    Reviews

    E. A. Morales

    3rd set of NM sights

    As always 10-8 sights are the best! back in 80s all I used on my 1911s were Bomar, once my Dept clear us us to carry 1911s for concealed carry I tried out my first set of 10-8 U notch rears with a gold dot front and that is all I have run since the the very first days of 10-8! Now that my kids are buying their own firearms their now using 10-8 set ups. Thank you Hilton for providing us with a great product!
    James Woodall

    Just what the doctor ordered

    Took some needle filing and whetstone work but fits great and looks much better than the factory white dot. The larger "U" notch gives a much clearer and faster sight picture. I wanted a "drop in" because i didn't want to cut the slide on my Colt Combat Commander..this fit the bill perfectly! Couldn't be happier.
    Curtis

    Drop In fit for GI dovetail - SA 1911A1 Mil-Spec

    Title says it all. Good price, high quality, and no hand fitting.
    Douglas Bazil

    great

    Required a lot of fitting but the dovetail angles were right on so it fits great Really nice wide, deep sight notch for fast shooting
    Carl M

    Better late than never!

    I find it amazing, but this sight concept was thought of by NYPD's Jim Cirillo (RIP) whom I trained under back in the nineties. Jim brought his concept to the attention to Ashley Emerson former owner of XS Sights. Apparently Emerson preferred the express sight Vee/Big Dot instead of the Big Dot sitting in the U-notch... their loss. I've tried XS sights... I could not get use to them. Then I found 10-8 Performance and a U-notch sight which now sits in the dovetail of my Commander with a white dot front sight resting comfortably in the U. Its so natural!
    Eric

    Great sight

    Installed on a 70 series Colt Government 1911 - fit and function is great. Used in conjuction with .185 front sight.
    Krypt Racer

    Very Nice Sight

    Used this to replace the rear sight on a 5" 1991 A1 Colt slide. Takes a small amount of fitting but worth it when installed. Great sight pic and works well with OEM staked .185 front . Does not snag, enough of a shelf for one handed slide racking, windage adjustable and a set screw to keep it where you put it. If you are looking for an upgrade that is straight forward,effective and simple to install on a Colt spec slide dovetail this replacement sight is the one to choose.

    works good for me

    I like this sight because it is simple and sturdy. It is relatively small compared to other sights that seem to stick out too far. This one matches the design and fits perfectly with the appearance of my Colt combat commander. And gives a good sight picture when combined with the .180 OEM type front sight.
    David

    Truly premium product

    Excellent machining, excellent finish, close initial fit, and expertly designed are all descriptive of this sight. In addition to these factors, this sight is also very reasonably priced. Overall, it is one of the best values when buying a GI rear sight. I absolutely love the attention to detail, as indicated by the nicely performed radius on the edges of the sight. I love it.
    mace

    Quality product

    Excellent sight picture and quality product. Required a little filing to properly fit. Recommended